Factory Bike Desert YR125 vs Yamaha DT 125 RE (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike Desert YR125stacks up against the Yamaha DT 125 RE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike Desert YR125Yamaha DT 125 RE
Model year20082007
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp15 hp
Torque13 Nm
Weight108 kg116 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 110/80-18 80/90-21 / 110/80-18

Factory Bike Desert YR125 vs Yamaha DT 125 RE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike Desert YR125 and the Yamaha DT 125 RE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Factory Bike Desert YR125 brings 11 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Yamaha DT 125 RE counters with 15 hp at 116 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: